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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.44, 13 and 8.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.44, 13 and 8.42 is: 11.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.44 : 13 = 8.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.44/13 = 8.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.44x = 13 × 8.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.44x = 109.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.46/9.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.60

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